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Former premier who led Quebec when province OK’d ‘assistance in dying’ now questions its expansion

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In 2024, Canada recorded a world-leading 16,499 deaths under MAiD, or Medical Assistance in Dying, with some patients qualifying although they were not dying.

Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given October 21, 2026
AI, migration and Church renewal on bishops’ fall meeting agenda
2 years after the Synod on Synodality, where does the Church in the US stand?
Centuries later, Georgia Martyrs offer fresh witness to faith, says Cardinal Leo

U.S. Church

Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains

by Kate Scanlon

The Trump administration on Oct. 18 extended protections from deportation to people from Ukraine and Sudan, allowing them to continue living legally in the U.S. for now.

Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year

Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains

Ministry of accompaniment offers loving presence to immigrants facing hearings, ICE check-ins

Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors

North American martyrs: Saints for those who suffer for the faith

World

Holy Land Church leaders condemn settler attack on Christian village, European diplomats

by Junno Arocho Esteves

“The facts on the ground show that these attacks continue because of the impunity enjoyed by those who commit them,” the statement said. 

Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome
Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis
‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia

Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given October 18, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

The courage to risk death for life

by Katie Yoder

Catholic parenting during election season: teaching discernment, not division

by Colleen Pressprich

How to talk with kids about cancer

by Laura Kelly Fanucci

Reviews

Sense and Sensibility

by John Mulderig
Catholic actor’s new sketch comedy series evangelizes through laughter
Adore Him: He Is Here
Heart of the Beast
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